Day 5
Ephesians 5:15–21
I hope you’re becoming more alert to the many
reasons you have to be grateful. I remember hearing
a friend tell how, while brushing his teeth and
meditating on one of the verses in today’s reading
(Ephesians 5:20), he was struck by the word
“everything.” He was reminded of the importance of
thanking God for even those “little things” that we
often overlook. It made him pause and be thankful
for, well … his toothbrush. And his toothpaste. And,
while he was at it, he thanked God for his teeth, for
probably the first time in his life.
This may require another separate list from the
ones you made yesterday, but it’s definitely a
category worth considering. Since everything is a gift
from God (James 1:17), “everything” is something to
be thankful for. My friend told me he also asked
himself: “If tomorrow’s supply depended on today’s
thanksgiving, how much would I have tomorrow?”
What “little things” can you add to the gratitude lists
you’ve started?
Some of the items on your“everything” list will
make you realize you’ve taken certain people in your
life for granted. Say thank you today in some way.
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. -James 1:17
This challenge may be familiar to you. I've heard it
before as well. I don't know about you but list keeps
growing and could probably be endless. But you get
the point...EVERYTHING...big and small, is a blessing
from God. I was thinking of Joni Erickson Tada, and
am thankful for my mobility, and my families mobility.
What are some ways you can say thank you?
I was thinking I could say it to someone's face, write
a card, or an e-card. Perhaps do something nice for
that person or make them a meal. Ideas?
For His Glory,
